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Notes of Legacy: Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn’s Marvelous Musical Journey

Program Type:

History

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

Join German historian Anette Isaacs to explore the extraordinary musical journey of Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn, 19th century German siblings and prolific composers, as well as unraveling their family's rich legacy. Fanny's talents as a pianist and composer faced societal constraints, while Felix's innovative compositions earned him widespread acclaim. As descendants of philosopher Moses Mendelssohn, their family made a lasting impact on classical music and Jewish heritage.

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This is a virtual event hosted on Zoom.

This event will be recorded. A link will be emailed to registrants when available.